Crogl Secures $30M Funding for AI-Powered Cybersecurity Assistant

Crogl introduces an AI-driven assistant designed to enhance cybersecurity research by analyzing network alerts, backed by a $30M investment.

In the ever-changing world of IT, artificial intelligence (AI) is not just knocking on the door—it’s kicking it down. Enter Crogl, a startup that’s turning heads with its autonomous assistant designed to turbocharge cybersecurity research. Imagine having a tool that sorts through the chaos of daily network alerts, picking out the real threats like a pro. Crogl’s CEO, Monzy Merza, isn’t shy about its potential, calling it an ‘Iron Man suit’ for researchers. And guess what? Big names are already on board.

Just out of private beta, Crogl’s making waves with a cool $30 million in funding. That’s $25 million from a Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and a $5 million seed round from Tola Capital. Based in Albuquerque (yes, New Mexico), Crogl’s got big plans for that cash: think product upgrades and winning over more customers. Because who doesn’t love a good upgrade?

Merza’s no newbie to the security game. With stints at the U.S. government’s Sandia atomic research lab, Splunk, and Databricks, he’s got the chops to back Crogl’s ambitious vision. The name ‘Crogl’? It’s a mashup of ‘Cronus’ (time), ‘gnosis’ (knowledge), and ‘logic’—because tackling cybersecurity threats is all about timing, smarts, and a bit of analytical magic.

What sets Crogl apart? It’s not just about spotting the bad guys; it’s about learning from them, getting smarter with each alert. Researchers can chat with the system in plain English, making sense of security trends without needing a decoder ring. And with plans to move beyond analysis to actually fixing problems, Crogl’s not just playing the game—it’s changing it.

Tim Tully from Menlo Ventures didn’t just throw money at Crogl because it sounded cool. After seeing the product in action, he was sold, convinced it could mirror Merza’s security genius. For Crogl, this isn’t just another funding round—it’s a milestone that’s got everyone talking.